How To Paint A Cinder Block Wall with Real Milk Paint

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@charlesr4006 Жыл бұрын

The paint seems pretty spotty. Is that something a third application would fix or would a sprayer keep that from happening?

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking! We typically recommend 2 coats for most projects, but sometimes on really porous materials like cinder block, it may take 3 to get a really even look. That being said, milk paint in general does have some variation in its end look. So, some variation should be expected due to the nature of the paint.

@7ajhubbell 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@marleshakeys 2 жыл бұрын

I am working on finishing a basement into additional living space, and part of that project involves painting the concrete block walls. Some of the walls have already been painted, many decades ago. It is not flaking or peeling, it is stuck on there tight! Do I need to do any extra steps to prep the already-painted areas before painting the milk paint?

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! With the pre-existing paint on the walls, you may need to include our Ultra Bond in the milk paint to help it adhere. That, or prime the walls with a water-based primer prior to painting with the Real Milk Paint. (We often recommend Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water Based Primer.) Because the paint is essentially making the wall surface no longer porous, the milk paint needs some extra help adhering to the wall. You could always test to see if the milk paint will adhere to the paint, but the other options listed above act as an insurace to make sure it sticks. Hope that helps!

@kaarenking3215 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I live in North Carolina. We have a massive cinder block retaining wall w a horrible pink/red color. I have a beautiful farmhouse. Will milk paint work w these mountain elements and humility? Also, is a sealer necessary?

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

Hey Kaaren! The first question would be: is the pink/red color because it's painted? Real Milk Paint would work well on the cinder block because it still allows the blocks to still breathe, but we do recommend sealing it. What is on it currently will determine what we recommend for sealing it!

@donnamarie4443 3 жыл бұрын

First time hearing about this product. Wow! Do you recommend using watertite paint by zinser on cinder block? Prevents mold and mildew and water leakage. 20 year warranty.?

@rmpco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna, Thanks for asking! Unfortunately, we can't speak really to any of the Zinsser products but, we're positive there are benefits to their products depending on the project at hand.

@donnamarie4443 3 жыл бұрын

Is real milk paint good for outside applications? Like a cinder block basement exterior wall? Thanks, Donna 👍

@easypainterslondon 10 ай бұрын

cool vid

@rmpco 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate it!

@thomastrainsmore2010 Жыл бұрын

I have this at school but why do we need cinder blocks for?

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas! Real Milk Paint® is naturally porous, and wants to absorb into a porous surface (similar to water soaking into a sponge,) and cinderblocks are great for this because they are very porous!

@PriscillaGomez 3 жыл бұрын

How does this paint hold up on exterior walls? Is it able to resist the Arizona sun and summer heat?

@rmpco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Priscilla as long as you add a finishing wax or Outdoor Defense Oil it will hold up just fine.

@lizastrawn6150 2 жыл бұрын

I see you did not prime or seal the block first. Is that not necessary with this paint? Can it be washed?

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent questions! Because the cinder block is porous, the milk paint does not need to be primed. It LOVES those raw, porous surfaces and will easily adhere to them without primer. It is worth noting that the milk paint won't seal the cinder block. It will allow moisture to pass in and through the block/paint. It is a durable paint, but not water-proof. So, if you were to go a wipe it down with a rag, you can expect some of the pigment to come off on the cloth.